Lead Software Engineer - Pune - Cytel Inc. - 5

Implement statistical / mathematical algorithms for on-premises or cloud-hosted applications in C++ ensuring high performance and quality.

Work with developers, architects, UX designers and product owners/managers to ideate software solutions

Work with the architects to design backend computational modules / services / APIs, maintain design artifacts and help ensure testability and other applicable non-functional requirements

Ensure engine code maintainability, modularity and high performance by reviewing the implementation regularly and refactoring the code base as needed to keep technical debt low

Ensure high code quality by performing automated unit testing with high code coverage, regular code reviews and following coding guidelines and good coding practices

Participate in design discussions, help ensure testability and other applicable non-functional requirements.

Prepare all necessary code, design and other technical documentation

Lead a Scrum project team of 6-8 developers and testers within a larger Scaled Agile program to deliver the project on time and on budget with high quality and low technical debt

Work with Architects, Program Management, Engineering Management and other stakeholders to ensure the project team has all the necessary resources and information available, and any impediments faced by them are quickly resolved

Guide junior developers on good coding practices. Review their work for quality and completeness.

Master Cytel s SDLC processes and ensure they are followed well by the team. Prepare relevant SDLC documentation and face process audits

Monitor, track and manage project risks proactively

Make technical presentations at internal / external forums, learn about emerging trends / methodologies / technologies and share knowledge with others in the team

At least 5 years of core programming experience as a C++ developer with strong knowledge of OOAD principles and design patterns

Strong knowledge of Applied Mathematics (numerical methods, calculus, linear algebra, mathematical modeling, statistical methods, optimization, etc.)

Strong knowledge of algorithmic / scientific computing

Quick learner with strong numerical verbal aptitude, logical reasoning and analytical ability

Knowledge of Windows, UNIX and LINUX environments Strong experience of developing high performing applications with knowledge of multithreading and parallelization as well as distributed computing

Knowledge of tools used for code profiling, unit testing, detecting memory leaks and overruns Strong knowledge of practices like automated unit testing, code reviews and following coding guidelines

Strong knowledge of source control and versioning tools like BitBucket, Git, SVN, etc.

Experience working with Agile frameworks like Scrum

Strong verbal and written English communication skills

Self-driven with ability to think creatively and solve complex problems

Bachelor s / Master s degree in Computer Science Engineering (CSE) or equivalent STEM degree

Familiarity with Jira, Confluence and Bamboo

Experience in Python / R programming

Familiarity with C#.NET

Knowledge of scientific graphics

Experience of developing microservices and REST APIs

Knowledge of some relational or NoSQL databases

Familiarity with statistical or scientific software like R/SPSS/MATLAB/Mathematica

Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, etc.

Experience of guiding / coaching junior developers